EastSide Visitor Centre - JACK Coffee Bar, 402 Newtownards Road
EastSide Visitor Centre - JACK Coffee Bar, 402 Newtownards Road
CS Lewis Square
Belfast
BT4 1HH
Licence Fee £2,625 per month (monthly in advance)
Property details
Prominent ground floor café in the heart of East Belfast, located on the intersection of Connswater Community and Comber Greenways on C.S.Lewis Square.
Located in the heart of Holywood Arches, where the Connswater Community Greenway meets the Comber Greenways, the C.S. Lewis Square has become the symbol of East Belfast’s recent regeneration attracting approximately 250,000 visits per year. Situated on one of Belfast’s key arterial routes and on two greenways, easily accessible by public transport and bike. Opening onto C.S. Lewis Square, designed for celebrations and events. Café named JACK which was C.S.Lewis’ nickname, tells the stories of the inspirational people from EastSide including George Best, C.S.Lewis, The Yardman and Van Morrison. JACK Coffee Bar is a 40-seater café space split over the ground floor and first floor of EastSide Visitor Centre. Interactive touchscreen displays and engaging interpretative panels animate the walls of the building, celebrating east Belfast’s rich industrial, cultural, political and sporting past. Full length, bi-folding doors open out onto the C.S. Lewis Square to offer unique al fresco dining experiences as well as an opportunity for the café operator to double seating capacity in spring, summer and early autumn. EastSide Visitor Centre positively showcases the best of East Belfast and is integral to EastSide Partnership’s plans for the continued development of C.S. Lewis Square as a must visit destination. JACK Coffee Bar should add value and enhance the C.S. Lewis Square visitor experience all year round. As such, the operator of JACK Coffee Bar will commit to providing a warm and welcoming, family-friendly ‘social hub’ style atmosphere for visitors and locals alike. The operator will be encouraged to bring their own personality to the space however excellent coffee, locally sourced food menu, ‘best in class’ customer service and the highest standard of cleanliness are all essential. An ethos of sustainability, ‘green’ principles and an ambition to reduce avoidable waste will also be a pre-requisite. JACK Coffee Bar comes with a fully fitted range of café facilities including La Marzocco espresso machine and Merrychef oven (full equipment list can be provided on request). Anticipated operating terms will be through management agreement aligned to turnover. Opening Hours: The successful operator will be required to open during the following times: Monday - Sunday 9am-5pm Successful operator will have the ability to open beyond these hours should they wish to do so.
Key features
- Spacious café premises split over ground floor and first floor extending to c. 1,107 sq ft.
- Licence fee - £2,625 per month payable monthly in advance. Please note that the licence fee is inclusive of costs in relation to electricity, gas, water, rates, insurance, window cleaning, phone line rental, waste disposal and external maintenance costs.
- A licence of 6 months is being offered, where the licensee shall have the option to break at any time by giving one calendar months notice. A longer licence/lease term is available if required.
- Décor reflects inspirational people from east of the city and includes static and interactive information displays.
- EPC Rating - A24.
EastSide Visitor Centre - JACK Coffee Bar, 402 Newtownards Road
CS Lewis Square
Belfast
BT4 1HH
Licence Fee £2,625 per month (monthly in advance)
Size: 1,107 sq ft (102 sq m)